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Timothée Chalamet stands in the center of several open umbrellas. “Wonka” releases in theaters on Dec. 15. (Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Timothée’s ‘Wonka,’ end of the world comes Dec. 15

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | December 7, 2023

From lessons in stereotypes to experiencing an imaginative prequel to Willy Wonka, next week has a lot to offer.  “Wonka” America’s favorite white boy returns Dec. 15, playing the ambitious and charismatic Willy Wonka. In this film though,...

A red bow holding a letter rests in front of 10 people's faces. "Love Actually" is returning to theaters on Dec. 8. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Love films, TV show out next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 30, 2023

The semester is winding down, and students may feel they need a pick-me-up to ease their finals-stressed minds. Here are three pieces of media that cover a broad range of tropes. “Waitress” Starting Dec. 7, select theaters will be showing the...

Eighteen individuals in red hoods sit at multicolored gaming desks. "Squid Game: The Challenge" is a reality series based on "Squid Games" and will release on Netflix Nov. 22. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Wish,’ Squid games to grace screens next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 16, 2023

Disney’s powerful, wish-making film, the return of “Squid Game” and Adam Sandler’s newest film come out next week. “Wish” Disney’s 100th anniversary movie celebration finally comes to the big screens on Nov. 22. The story follows a...

Tom Blyth (left) and Rachel Zegler pose in London for the world premiere of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes." The film releases in theaters on Nov. 17. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Dolly, dystopian, evil media returns next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 9, 2023

Next week will be drizzled with a dystopian killing game, gore and gravy, and a country star’s stab at rock and roll. “Rockstar” Country icon Dolly Parton is set to release her 49th studio album, “Rockstar,” on Nov. 17.  The tracklist...

Jacob Elordi as Elvis (left) and Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla face each other and clasp hands in a scene from "Priscilla." The A24 film releases in theaters on Nov. 3. (Sabrina Lantos/A24 via AP)

Priscilla Presley, true crime comes to big screens

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 26, 2023

Get your popcorn money and take a trip down to your local theaters. Whether you’re a crime lover, music lover or a fan of story retellings, the movies have something for everyone.   “Priscilla” Austin Butler gave an astounding performance...

A person dresses as Freddy Fazbear from the game Five Nights at Freddy's during New York Comic Con. The game's movie adaptation of the same name releases in theaters Oct. 27. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift album, game adaptation film release next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 19, 2023

Spend a weekend at the theaters, or get your headphones ready for Taylor Swift’s new album. “Spirited Away” Studio Ghibli Fest ends its months-long film showings with “Spirited Away” in select theaters on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.  Studio...

A woman leans over a naked body in an alleyway in a scene from the trailer for "Bodies." The series is a thrilling, Netflix crime drama and will be released Oct. 20. (YouTube)

A mystery film, show coming out next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 12, 2023

Keep an eye out for a historical drama film, detectives untangling a decades-long murder and a new album next week.  “Killers of the Flower Moon” Based on the book by David Grann, “Killers of the Flower Moon” will follow the homicide investigation...

A screen still from the trailer for the film "Dark Harvest" depicts graffiti on a building warning those who walk by that 'Sawtooth is coming.' The film releases on Roku on Oct. 13 and tells a haunting story of a cursed midwestern town. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Films for the superstitious, Taylor Swift lovers

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 5, 2023

Friday the 13th has several superstitions around it, making the date known as one of caution and unease. Here are three films releasing on the next Friday the 13th, for your viewing pleasures.    “TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR” Taylor...

Actor Tom Hiddleston speaks on the Comic Con stage in San Diego in 2019 as part of the Marvel Studios panel. Hiddleston's show "Loki" has a new season premiering on Oct. 5 on Disney+. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Prepare for demonic horror, Marvel show next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 28, 2023

An unlikely hero’s journey, a musician’s documentary and more are on the docket for next week. “The Exorcist: Believer” Calling all horror fans – the sequel to “The Exorcist,” which came out in 1973, releases in theaters Oct. 6 after...

Matt Lang (left) and Tyler Joe Miller perform during the Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton, Ontario. The People's Choice Country Music Awards will take place on Sept. 28 and will celebrate everything country. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Anticipate music, a movie and honor country next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 21, 2023

The last week of September is almost here, so check out what the end of the month has to offer.  “The Creator” Anyone who’s been to the theaters recently has seen the trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film called “The Creator.” It’s set...

Cover image for singer-songwriter Mitski's new album "The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We." This album will be her seventh studio album and will release on Sept. 15. (Dead Oceans via AP)

Zombie wasteland, beloved detective return next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 7, 2023

Reenter worlds discovered and enjoy a range of music next week.  “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” Beloved “The Walking Dead” character Daryl Dixon gets his own spinoff show, simply called “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” which will premiere...

Olivia Rodrigo in the summer of 2021 visiting the White House. The actress and singer releases her second album "Guts" on Sept. 8. (Wikimedia Commons)

Comical movies, new album release next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | August 31, 2023

What’s in the books for next week in terms of media? Read on to discover what music, movies and TV shows are releasing.  ARISTOTLE AND DANTE Based on the bestselling young adult duology by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, “Aristotle and Dante Discover...